VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
(VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (14 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

May '25 - Thurs 1st, Thurs 8th, Thurs 15th, Thurs 22nd;
June '25 - Thurs 12th, Thurs 19th, Thurs 24th;
July '25 - Thurs 3rd, Mon 7th, Mon 14th;
Sept '25 - Mon 8th, Mon 22nd;
Oct '25 - Wed 15th, Wed 12th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee:

£2,257

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course overview
The Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills by covering the following mandatory units; facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicure, pedicure, client care and health and safety, retail stock display & the creative skill of nail art.

+ FREE Gel polish accredited training
(Covered as part of your training days)

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

Alternative qualification:

We also offer an alternative Level 2 Beauty qualification:
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques (units include: Health & safety, client care, lash & brow treatments, facial, make-up, waxing & tanning) - Please ask for further details.

How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with skincare through facials, enhancing their lashes & brows through tinting and shaping, hair removal through waxing, and enhance their nails and skin condition with manicure & pedicure



Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
14 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 6 treatments)
Attendance:
14 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Beauty therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own kits to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie Facial kit (manicure/pedicure kit, facial kit, tinting kit, nail art kit, waxing kit) & massage oil/cream
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (VRQ)
VTCT code: AB20491
Qulaification no: 600/8660/9
Course content:
Unit UV20483 – Follow health & safety practice in the salon,
Unit UV20453 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries,
Unit UV20398 – Provide facial skin care,
Unit UV20418 – Remove hair using waxing techniques,
Unit UV20419 – Provide eyelash & brow treatments,
Unit UV20470 Provide manicure treatments,
Unit UV20471 – Provide pedicure treatments,
Unit UV20472 – Apply nail art
Unit UV20490 – Display stock
Unit UV20489 - Salon reception duties
Guided learning hours (GLH):
359
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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